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9.08.2023 : Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister for Culture, Tourism & Development Of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Shri G. Kishan Reddy and Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics & IT  Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a special initiative -  ‘Transforming Lives, Building Futures: Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in North-East on 8th August 2023 at New Delhi.

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan  informed the audience that the Government is committed to make India, the skill-capital of the world. As part of the initiative, 2.5 lakhs youth of the NER will be provided with industry relevant skill training programmes through a wide array of schemes and initiatives. The Government has earmarked a substantial fund of Rs 360 crore to facilitate inclusive development, nurture entrepreneurial talent, and propel the socio-economic growth of the region. To fuel further growth, the concerted efforts are being made to provide vocational education and skill development programs to cater to the demand for skilled professionals across sectors, including agriculture, tourism, handicrafts, and information technology.

The Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in North-East initiative lays emphasis on alignment of courses with National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), bolstered by a digital infrastructure to develop well-rounded professionals.

The event also deliberated on the need of enhancing industry participation in aggregating skill demand, simplifying training modules, curriculum development and augmenting training infrastructure to upgrade their skill sets in ‘earn while learn’ mode.

The special Initiative of “Transforming Lives- Building Futures: Skill and Entrepreneurship Dev in North-East will include:
2 Lakh skill training under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
30,000 Apprenticeship Engagement under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
20,000 to be skilled under Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS)
Quality enhancement of ITIs under skill strengthening for industrial value enhancement (STRIVE)
Strengthening of Polytechnics
Special projects will be taken up for the special needs of North-East region under SANKALP.
Skill India International Centre to be set up to promote overseas job opportunities.
Over the last nine years, MSDE has increased the network count of ITIs to 106 in north-eastern region. It has trained over 3 lakh beneficiaries and assisted 1000 entrepreneurs through Indian Institute of ntrepreneurship (IIE). MSDE has also trained about 12 lakh candidates under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in textile, handloom, construction, apparel, agriculture, electronics and healthcare.

The program was attended via Video Conferencing by various Ministers and Secretaries of the northeast states. Shri Lalramsanga Sailo, Secretary LESDE Deptt., Shri Lalzirmawia Chhangte Secretary, School Education Deptt. Shri Prasanna A Acharya, Additional Secretary School Eduction Deptt., Smt Angela Zothanpuii, Director LESDE Deptt. and department officials along with representatives from IIE & NSDC attended from ICT Department VC room, Mizoram. The Programme was witnessed through YouTube livestreaming by Educational Institutions, Technical Institutions, various Govt Department Skill Development , Skill Development Training Centers and  Institutions.